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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist depicts a fabric with a wavy pattern. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The dominant colors are shades of blue, green, and white, with accents of red. The waves are outlined in white and have a textured appearance. The background of the fabric is a mottled gray color. The overall design is intricate and swirling, with no clear focal point. The fabric fills the entire frame, with a small portion of a gray border visible around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
435 × 624 px
Museum record:
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